Chapter 519 Wealth
Those who live in power understand best the benefits that power brings.
Zhao Lian'er initially fell in love with Chen Ming'an because of the Duke Dingguo Mansion behind Chen Ming'an.
Now, Southern Yan has perished, and Chen Ming'an is only a guest of Emperor Hui of Jin, without any real power.
In contrast, Chen Liang was an envoy of the Northern Jin Dynasty and held an official rank.
Chen Liang would not stay on the diplomatic mission to Northern Zhou forever. One day, he would return to Northern Jin and at least be promoted to a higher level in official rank.
Thinking of this, Zhao Lian'er decided to take a closer look at Chen Liang.
"Madam Zhao, do you have anywhere to go?" Chen Liang asked.
"The Du family." Zhao Lian'er blurted out.
"Madam Zhao, although Du Zichun has become a stupor, he is taken care of by his parents. Besides, you were just forced to be his fiancée, and we haven't been married in a ceremony, so it doesn't count. How about this, I will take you to the villa, and I will go to the inn to rest, so we can avoid suspicion." Chen Liang said lightly.
"Villa?" Zhao Lian'er was confused and frowned.
"The villa is not big. I bought it with the salary I saved for several years." Chen Liang smiled indifferently.
So, Zhao Lian'er hesitated for a long time, but still followed Chen Liang to the villa.
There are indeed not many villas, but they are elegant.
The orchids she liked grew in clusters.
The leaves are slender and well-proportioned, and the flowers are brightly colored and quite charming.
"I discovered it accidentally while hiking in the valley, so I transplanted it here. Cold orchids are precious, and I'm just a small official, so I can't afford to buy a lot." Chen Liang smiled lightly, with a gentle temperament.
After hearing this, Zhao Lian'er felt a little worried.
This Chen Liang is probably not related to wealth and honor.
"Mrs. Zhao, this is your first time at the villa. Do you want to listen to an opera?" Chen Liang asked.
"Listen to opera?" Zhao Lian'er raised her head slightly.
"Oh, you don't want to listen to opera? I thought you ladies all like to listen to opera." Chen Liang shook his head and laughed.
"Let's listen to 'On the Wall Horse'. Brother Ming'an likes 'On the Wall Horse'." Zhao Lian'er said softly, feeling lost.
After saying this, Chen Liang took Zhao Lian'er to the hall.
The hall serves meals, which are rather light.
Zhao Lian'er likes all the dishes such as Jade Flour Soup, Ice Pot Treasure, Alfalfa Plate, Orange Jade, Pomegranate Powder, Mandarin Duck Roast, Crispy Yellow Du, Mountain and Sea Bag, Shanjia Three Crisps, Lotus Pod Fish Bun, etc.
What Zhao Lian'er likes is never cheap.
"Madam Zhao, I didn't know you were coming, so I asked the cook to make something simple. The cook is from Southern Yan. Her husband died early and she had no children. She was driven out by her husband's family, so I took her in. In order to repay me, she specially went to learn cooking and made quite a success." Chen Liang explained.
Chen Liang was telling Zhao Lian'er that he couldn't afford to hire a chef who cost a fortune.
Then, the troupe started singing, Yiya Yiya.
Afraid of dew startling the sleeping birds, the wind ruffles the courtyard locust trees. Behold the Milky Way slanting across the steps, unmoved by the wispy dust. Moon, you are as thin as a bow, half a toad, yet bright as a mirror, reflecting the universe, yet cold as ice, soaking the twelve celestial peaks. Forbidden from the auspicious mist, I offer my deepest worship to the full moon. It's convenient for you, and it's not a hindrance to me. Deeply worship you, Chang'e, for not being jealous of your beauty, how dare you remain shrouded in mist and cloud for even a moment.
It's not very pleasant to listen to, but it's just for fun.
After all, the best opera troupes are all with Zhu Huaizhen.
"Madam Zhao, this is your first time visiting our villa, so please forgive me for not having any presents to give you." After enjoying delicious food and listening to opera, Chen Liang gave Zhao Lian'er a black lacquer jewelry box inlaid with mother-of-pearl and featuring a lady.
When she opened the jewelry box, she saw a gold hairpin made of white jade and inlaid with rubies.
"It looks like a men's hairpin." Zhao Lian'er pinned it on her bun and lowered her voice.
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Madam Zhao. I bought it for myself to wear for fun." Chen Liang said with a faint smile.
Zhao Lian'er concluded that his financial situation was average.
But Zhao Lian'er knew that her heart was moved.
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